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Summary of Contents for F42

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Page 3: ...3 ASPERA F42 User Manual ...

Page 4: ...ed service 8 Accessories and batteries 9 Headset earphones 9 Device Temperature 9 Emergency calls 10 Precautions 11 3 What s in the Box 12 4 Getting to know your Aspera F42 13 5 Getting Started 15 Removing back of the phone 15 Removing the battery 16 Inserting SIM card 16 Inserting SD card 17 Inserting Battery 17 6 Basic Operations 18 Powering the device 18 Charging the device 18 PIN SIM PUK Codes...

Page 5: ...tacts 28 8 Contacts 28 Adding Contacts 30 Editing Contacts 30 Removing Contacts 32 9 Messages 32 Writing Messages 33 Reading Messages 34 Deleting Messages 35 10 Call Logs History 36 Missed Calls Dialled Calls Answered Calls 37 Clearing All Call Logs History 37 11 Applications and Tools 38 Clock 38 Calendar 41 Camera 42 Viewing Pictures and Videos 43 Music Player 44 FM Radio 45 Torch 46 ...

Page 6: ...3 12 Internet 47 13 Settings 48 Wi Fi 48 Mobile Data 49 Sound and Audio 50 Hotspot and Tethering 52 Bluetooth 54 Display 56 14 Security 57 15 Basic Troubleshooting 60 ...

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Page 8: ... 1 GHz processor 3G 850 900 2100Mhz 4G Bands 1 3 5 7 28 a b 2MP rear camera 0 3MP front camera 512MB RAM 4GB ROM Wi Fi Wi Fi Hotspot Battery 1350mAh Li ion Dimensions 105 x 56 x 19mm when closed Micro SD card slot expandable to 64GB Not included ...

Page 9: ... right to inter pret the performance of this mobile phone Due to different software and network operators display on your phone may be different please refer to your phone for details ०Lost Device If your phone has been lost or stolen notify your network service provider as soon as possible and ask for the SIM card to be disabled network support is required This can avoid economic loss caused by u...

Page 10: ...checking the laws of the state country you are driving in ०Switch off in aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft Please make sure to only use your phone when switched to Aeroplane mode when in an aircraft ०Switch off before entering risk areas Strictly observe the relevant laws codes and regulations on the use of mobile phones in risk areas Turn off your mobile phone before en...

Page 11: ...ay cause interference to such apparatus ०Interference The conversation quality of any mobile phone may be affected by radio interference An antenna is built inside the mobile phone and located near the microphone Do not touch the antenna area during a conversation this will cause conversation quality to deteriorate ०Qualified service Only qualified Aspera personnel or approved agents may install a...

Page 12: ... deteriorate the battery over time Please only use Aspera authorised cables plugs and batteries for this device ०Headset earphones The Aspera F42 box will include a pair of earphones Ensure that the earphones are plugged into the jack correctly to ensure clarity in the audio and that the audio jack is clear of any obstructions or material ०Device Temperature The Aspera F42 can warm up when complet...

Page 13: ... in areas with weaker and or no reception If the device warms up we recommend closing apps that are not in use and to let the phone cool down naturally ०Emergency calls Ensure the phone is switched on and has service reception enter the emergency number e g 000 then press the Dial key Give your location and state your situation briefly and follow the instructions of service personnel Do not end th...

Page 14: ...iquid or other substances that may corrode electronic circuits Do not use or store the mobile phone in dusty places lest that active parts of the mobile phone be damaged Do not store the mobile phone in a high temperature location High temperature may shorten the life of electronic circuits and damage the battery and some plastic parts Do not store the mobile phone in extreme cold places This will...

Page 15: ...information Earphones Our Aspera F42 has a standard 3 5mm head jack allowing for audio functions including music videos and calls The earphones also have a built in microphone and can be used for calls USB cable Can be used with the wall plug to charge the phone Can also be used to connect your device to a Windows computer for file transfers and further functionality Wall Plug Connects to a power ...

Page 16: ...l typing keypad 8 Top Left hand context key button 9 Central Select key button 10 Top right hand context key button 11 Directional arrow keys buttons around Select key 12 Red Hang up key Power on off button 13 Green Dial Answer key button 14 Hash key Vibrate mode activation key button 15 Camera shortcut 16 Internal microphone 17 Asterisk Star key button ...

Page 17: ...14 Profile view 1 Volume up down keys 2 Headphone port 3 Micro USB charging port Back closed 1 Back speaker 2 Back indent ...

Page 18: ...cover can be found in the bottom left hand corner of the back cover as indicated in the diagram to the left 1 Apply firm but gentle pressure to the corner and begin to lift from the indent 2 Gently lift other corners and continue around the edges until the entire panel is removed ...

Page 19: ...attery apply pressure and slowly begin to lift 2 As the battery releases continue to lift until it is completely detached from the phone as seen in 3 Inserting SIM card The Aspera F42 takes a nano SIM please see the diagram below for sizing information This is the smallest sim card ...

Page 20: ...s difficult to lock into position please remove from the tray ensure the SIM card is sitting correctly and begin the process again Inserting SD card Angle the micro SD card and insert into slot 2 please ensure the card is positioned correctly The Aspera F42 can take a micro SD card up to 64GB Inserting Battery Match the pins at the top of the phone 3 with the metal contact points on the battery Sl...

Page 21: ...u may need to wait for a while Charging the device Ensure the wall plug has been placed into a working outlet and the power switched on Connect the larger end of the USB Charger cable to the wall plug then connect the smaller end to the right side of the phone We recommend charging the phone only when the battery is near empty or when necessary It will take three to four hours for the battery to c...

Page 22: ...of the manual Keypad Functionality The arrow keys are predominantly used to move around different screens and options Most of the time your selection will be highlighted to help you differentiate between your selection and the rest of the screen These arrow keys can be used to scroll between different options There are three main command keys most commonly used to navigate through the menu and fun...

Page 23: ...the arrow keys as you can accidentally hit the Select key and unintentionally enter a different menu screen Your camera messaging contact shortcut keys allow you to access these applications in a faster way than navigating to them with the arrow and select keys These key operations cannot be changed To activate deactivate vibrate only hold the hash key for two seconds To quit any application and r...

Page 24: ...de is Back In the centre is a circular icon which is launched by using your Select key This command will open the phone applications menu where all applications and functions can be accessed There are multiple pages of the menu each filled with various applications for different utility and design You can use the arrow keys on the device to navigate between these different menu screens and applica...

Page 25: ...h can be opened from this screen by scrolling and selecting the alert At the top of the page you can highlight the quick setting options by using the arrow keys to select between the different options The icons will be highlighted in a light grey to indicate which function is being selected To enable disable these press the Select key once the option is highlighted To enter into the advanced setti...

Page 26: ...re you can type you will see the selected input method appear as an icon on the bar located on the very top right hand side of the screen To change between these forms of input push the hash key to change between input methods when texting typing To insert symbols click the asterisk star key to open up a list of symbols the arrow keys to select the appropriate symbol and the select key to insert t...

Page 27: ... is correct press the green Dial button To dial a number that is on your contact list Open the phone to the Home screen Access the Menu by pressing the Select key Use the arrow keys and select Contacts to launch the application Once the application is open your contact list will be displayed Use the arrow keys to scroll through your contacts and use the select button to view the contact details ...

Page 28: ...on Receiving a call If the phone lid is closed Open the phone normally You will not need to press any buttons this automatically answers the call unless you have changed this setting To change whether or not the call is answered by opening the phone open the applications menu open the Phone application press the top left context key select Settings select Calls scroll to Flip setting The switch ba...

Page 29: ...ll by pressing the red hang up button Ringtone Volume There are two ways to change the ringtone volume One way is to use the volume keys on the left hand side of the phone to change the ringtone volume To do so Open the phone to the home screen Use the volume keys to adjust the ring volume You will see a volume bar across the top of the screen Once you are satisfied with the level of the ringtone ...

Page 30: ...ones You can then use the left and right keypad to adjust the volume When moving the slider to the left this decreases the volume When moving to the right this increases the volume Once you are happy with the volume that is being demonstrated you can press the red hang up button to return to the home screen Call Volume The call volume can only be adjusted when you are in a phone call To do so When...

Page 31: ...e clock shaped icon is your recent call log and the one on the right is your contact list You can use your arrow keys to change between these pages Importing Exporting Contacts You can choose to import contacts from a pre existing back up on a SD card or the SIM card to save onto your device To do this Open the menu page and select Contacts Using your arrow keys select the icon that has three hori...

Page 32: ...wish to copy the contacts to Hover over the option you wish to choose and press the Select key then press the top right hand key labelled Next You can now select the contacts you wish to copy to the phone Use the keypad to move up and down and choose your contacts with the Select key When you have selected all the contacts you wish to copy press the top left hand key labelled Options then select t...

Page 33: ...ed scroll to the top of the page until the Save icon in the top right hand side of the page is highlighted use your select key to confirm Your new contact has now to been saved to your contacts Editing Contacts Ensure you have opened the Contacts application as per instructions above Use your arrow keys to highlight the magnifying glass this is the Search button Once highlighted use your select ke...

Page 34: ...cking the Star icon next to the editing option This makes the contact accessible quickly from your home screen by pressing the green Dial button Send this contact a text message by selecting the Message icon located to the right side of the phone number Scroll down on the contact detail screen to view your calling log of incoming outgoing calls made to this phone number You can view further settin...

Page 35: ...e the contact by ensuring the Delete option is highlighted on the screen To proceed with the deletion press the Select key 9 Messages Messages carried through the SMS and MMS network can be sent and received within the Messaging application To open the Messaging Application Open the phone to the menu Use the arrow keys and select key to move to and select Messaging This will take you to your conve...

Page 36: ...reen with your cursor highlighted over the Name Number input field for the contact There are multiple methods to choose a contact If you do not have the contact saved you can enter in the number using the 123 input method Once this number has been entered you can shift the cursor to the text message field by pressing the down arrow key twice If you do have the contact saved you can enter what thei...

Page 37: ...ach a file you can use the arrow keys and Select key to select the paperclip icon Attach Then use the arrow keys and Select key to choose what you would like to send by navigating through the various options and selections After the file has been attached you can then send the message by using the arrow key to move to the right facing arrow icon and the select key to send Reading Messages Messagin...

Page 38: ...ce and you are now able to scroll with the arrow keys to read the rest of the conversation To return and type a text message simply head to the end of the message by holding the down arrow key until the input option appears again Deleting Messages To delete a message Ensure you have opened the Messaging application as per instructions above Scroll to the conversation thread you wish to delete Once...

Page 39: ... Threads option Confirm with the Select key 10 Call Logs History The call log can show a record of all calls sent and received There are two methods to enter into this application Open the applications menu Use the arrow keys and select key to move to and select Phone Alternatively you can access this page by starting on your home page and pressing the green Dial button ...

Page 40: ...ing back messaging the number view the call details or blocking the number only available if the number is not private To view your Call History while on this page press the left hand context button This will bring up two options select Call history with your select key From here you will be able to switch between two screens the left is All calls the right is Missed calls Clearing All Call Logs H...

Page 41: ... the menu Use the arrow keys to scroll to Clock Press the select key to open The Clock application has four main functions which are displayed across the top of the screen once the application is launched From left to right the icons displayed are Alarm clock World clock time and date Timer Stopwatch ...

Page 42: ...d up arrow keys to modify the time setting which is highlighted To change between the hours minutes and AM PM use the right and left arrow keys Changes to the alarms will be saved automatically so you can click the right context button to exit the application once complete or scroll down to add more alarms Enabling Disabling an alarm When in the alarm screen use the arrow keys to scroll through th...

Page 43: ...an alarm When in the alarm screen use the arrow keys to highlight the downwards facing arrow to the right of the alarm you wish to edit Press the select key to open the drop down menu to edit the details of the alarm From here you can use your arrow keys to edit the time days of the week and other features of the alarm Use your select key to confirm any changes and click on the upwards facing arro...

Page 44: ...our keypad type the name of the event The event can either be saved with just a name by selecting the Save icon in the bottom right hand side of the window otherwise you can select Edit on the bottom left hand side If Edit is selected the event can be saved with further details such as location time duration description set reminders and event repetition Use the arrows and select keys to add relev...

Page 45: ... the left hand context key to open more options From here you can scroll down to Search and enter a key word to search for an upcoming saved event Camera To access the Camera application Open the phone to the menu Use the arrow keys and select key to move to and select Camera Camera Controls Capture Select Key Zoom Up and Down Keys Gallery Left arrow key then press Left hand context key ...

Page 46: ...n you wish to change and press the Select key to enter further selections Use the arrow keys and Select key to select and confirm which setting you want Viewing Pictures and Videos You can use the Aspera F42 to view certain photos and videos This includes downloads media trans ferred from the computer and any media captured on the Camera application You will need to access them through separate ap...

Page 47: ...tures Videos will be stored automatically in the Camera folder and can be played here by selecting the file They can also be found and played in the Videos application To access the Videos application Open the phone to the menu Use the arrow keys and select key to move to and select Videos Music Player You can transfer music files to the Aspera F42 through the computer or SD card To access and pla...

Page 48: ...press the select key to view To play a song use the arrow keys to highlight the song you wish to listen to and press the select key to begin playing FM Radio To connect and use the FM radio on the Aspera F42 you will need to connect a pair of earphones to work as an antenna Once your earphones are connected through the audio jack on the phone you can launch the FM Radio To launch the radio applica...

Page 49: ...avourite To adjust volume use volume control keys on the left side of the handset The three icons on the top right hand side of the screen access extra functions such as a list of radio stations sound output earphones or loudspeaker and recording function These can be selected by using your arrow keys and select key Torch To access the torch function Open the phone to the home page Press the left ...

Page 50: ...Open the menu Use the arrow keys and select key to open Browser The default home page is Google which is a commonly used search engine To navigate the mouse cursor use the arrow keys Once the cursor is hovered above a button use the select key to press it Please note that the keypad is automatically disabled while using the mouse cursor until a typing field has been selected ...

Page 51: ...l down to Wi F use the select key to enter into Wi Fi options If switched off use the select key to enable Wi Fi to see all the networks around you Use the arrow key to navigate to the wireless network you wish to connect to Press the Select key once on it to begin the connection process If this wireless network requires a password you will need to input the correct password to connect successfull...

Page 52: ...ay occur when utilising mobile data services To enable Mobile Data usage When inside settings select Network Internet Scroll down with your arrow keys and select Data Usage Go down with your arrow keys and highlight the Mobile Data option To enable disable this option press the Select key Note This option can be accessed in the Quick Settings panel Within these settings you can also view your data...

Page 53: ... the ringtone to notify you of incoming calls and messages To change any of these highlight the respective options with the up or down arrow key then use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the slider until you are satisfied with the volume levels When adjusted to your liking simply press the top right hand context button to leave the Sound settings or press the up down arrow keys to select a ...

Page 54: ...different ringtone If you hover over a ringtone it will play a preview of what the ringtone will sound like To select a ringtone use the Select key Once selected the changes will be automatically saved Default notification sounds refers to the ringtone played when you receive a notification such as a text message or missed call Default alarm sound is the sound the alarm will make when enabled Both...

Page 55: ... SIM plan so charges may occur when utilising mobile data services To view the name and password for the Wireless hotspot When inside settings select Network Internet Use the arrow keys to scroll down and select Hotspot Tethering Use the arrow keys to scroll down and select Wi Fi hotspot Use the arrow keys to scroll down and select Set up Wi Fi hotspot It is important to ensure that you know the p...

Page 56: ... screen To enable the hotspot to allow devices to connect to the Aspera F42 When inside Wi Fi hotspot highlight the Off option and use the Select key to enable To disable the hotspot highlight the On option and use the Select key to disable You can also choose to tether the phone to a computer to access the internet on your computer using either a micro USB connection or Bluetooth To connect using...

Page 57: ...he Settings menu Scroll down and select Connected Devices Make sure Bluetooth is highlighted and use your select key to enable This will open a screen with more functions and allow you to select whether the Bluetooth is On or Off In these settings you can change your Device name which will be visible to other devices when Bluetooth is enabled To do this scroll and select this option to open a typi...

Page 58: ... Bluetooth device name then use the arrow keys to highlight the device and press the Select key You can allow the device you are connecting to access to your contacts and call history by pressing the Select key to enable this option Alternatively you can leave it unchecked Use the left arrow key once to navigate to the option called Pair and press the Select key once This will pair the device and ...

Page 59: ... When inside settings use the arrow key and select Display From here you can choose which feature or functionality you would like to make changes to by using your arrow keys and pressing the select key to access the settings Screen brightness and inactivity Sleep can also be found in this menu To adjust the screen brightness level Use the arrow keys to scroll down and select Brightness level You w...

Page 60: ...roll down and select Sleep to view the set options Use the down and up arrow key to choose a preferred time interval Press the Select key on the relevant selection and this will save the selection and bring you back to the display menu 14 Security The Aspera F42 has the ability to set a phone lock and a SIM card lock on system start up There is no functionality for a password for when the phone li...

Page 61: ...ss to the phone and consequently all data Please ensure that if you do set a PIN code that it is remembered or stored safely somewhere Aspera Mobile take no responsibility for any locked devices due to PIN codes being lost The SIM card lock can be enabled or disabled by Access the Settings applications Scroll down to and select Security location Go down to and select SIM card lock When highlightin...

Page 62: ...e has been assigned by highlighting and selecting Change SIM PIN Please note that if you lose the SIM PIN or fail three times at entering the SIM PIN this means that the SIM card can be blocked and you will require a PUK code to be able to unlock the SIM To retrieve the PUK code you will need to contact your SIM provider as Aspera Mobile do not carry these PUK codes ...

Page 63: ... on Ensure the cable is firmly connected to the phone Double check that the battery has been inserted in the correct orientation and that the battery is fitting in correctly not swollen and has not been damaged in any way My phone refuses to turn on Double check that the battery has been inserted in the correct orientation and that the battery is fitting in correctly not swollen and has not been d...

Page 64: ...on to ensure the SIM card will not slide around If the SIM card is new and has just been activated it may take two business days for the SIM card to fully start working You will need to restart the device before the SIM card can connect to the network if this is the case If your SIM card is over twelve months old and has been moved between different devices wear and tear can be a concern You are a...

Page 65: ...is busy or is immediately directed to Voicemail even though my phone is available to receive a call Please ensure all call diversions have been disabled You can do this by following the prompts from your SIM ca rd provider as each SIM card has a specific code to enter in to disable particular diversions Please ensure the number has not been accidentally placed on the block list To see whether a nu...

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